CATL has developed a unique “eco-battery” that will retain a charge for 20 years
CATL, the world’s largest manufacturer of electric batteries, recently announced the launch of a unique energy storage system, TENER, with a capacity of 6.25 MWh and the ability to operate at 100% charge for the first five years of operation. This is the world’s first system with such characteristics.
The new CATL technology is reported to increase the energy capacity of batteries by 30% compared to previous models.
The TENER is based on L-series lithium-iron-phosphate batteries placed in a huge container resembling marine cargo units. The energy density of the plant is 430 Wh/l.
The system is designed to store energy from solar and wind power. The declared service life of the TENER battery system is 20 years, with the number of charge-discharge cycles exceeding 15,000.
CATL also claims an unprecedented level of safety, which was previously uncharacteristic of installations of this capacity. This is achieved through the use of an AI platform developed by the company, which will monitor the performance of the installation in real time and warn of problems.
According to CATL, the new technology has significantly reduced the failure rate of elements in the TENER system, making it reliable and cost-effective.
The prices for TENER technology have not yet been disclosed, but CATL said that the price will be market-based and competitive.
